World Bank Energy Push: The World Bank says its West Africa Regional Power Integration and Electricity Access Programme has expanded electricity access to over 3 million people, built 4,000+ km of transmission lines linking 15 countries, and is preparing a regional electricity market to cut costs and improve reliability. Regional Grid Impact (Guinea-Bissau in focus): The same brief lists Guinea-Bissau among WAPP members benefiting from cross-border trade gains and grid upgrades, with electricity access improvements reported across several countries between 2019 and 2025. Climate Resilience Funding: The GEF approved a new LDCF/SCCF work programme worth $67M+ for vulnerable countries, including Guinea-Bissau, targeting flood/coastal risk reduction, food and water security, ecosystem protection, and stronger disaster preparedness. Wildlife Research from Guinea-Bissau: A field team reports on rare “accumulative stone throwing” by wild western chimpanzees in Boé National Park, linking the behavior to communication and the evolution of complex signaling. Power Reliability Worries (nearby region): A separate report highlights electricity disruptions in The Gambia tied to reduced imports and fuel/maintenance constraints, underscoring how regional supply issues can hit health and education.